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Richard Munro Remembered With Brandon Ballet Scholarship

The scholarship allows a dancer to further his or her classical ballet education. A ballet master, Richard Munro worked the last six years of his life with the Brandon Ballet. He performed, too, including as Drosselmeyer in "The Nutcracker."

Richard Munro Remembered With Brandon Ballet Scholarship
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Safe Driving Tips for Mix of Fog and Smoke

A 'super-fog' is possible given the predictions for fog developing overnight and the remnants of smoke from today's fire in Riverview. Here's driving tips for navigating near-zero visibility in advance of the Feb. 16 morning commute.

Safe Driving Tips for Mix of Fog and Smoke
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Need Is Deep, ECHO Responds

The Emergency Care Help Organization in Brandon needs its shelves restocked, and the Boy Scouts food drive is a step in that direction.

Need Is Deep, ECHO Responds
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Why Some Routine Is a Summer Must for Early Learners

For students in voluntary prekindergarten through grade 3, there's lots of things to consider in turning those long days of summer into fruitful and extended learning experiences. Here's one expert's notes for doing just that.

Why Some Routine Is a Summer Must for Early Learners
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From Football Field to Life of Service, Freddie Solomon Jr. Remembered

From the University of Tampa to the San Francisco 49ers, it was quite a ride for Freddie Solomon Jr., who died Feb. 13 at age 59. He is remembered in the Greater Brandon area for his 21 years of work with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

From Football Field to Life of Service, Freddie Solomon Jr. Remembered
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Brandon To Celebrate Pioneers at Community Roundtable Dinner

The Community Affairs Dinner is Feb. 21 at Center Place. Alice B. Tompkins, Maureen Krzanowksi Scholarship and Non-Profit of the Year award recipients will be announced. Tickets on sale through Feb. 15.

Brandon To Celebrate Pioneers at Community Roundtable Dinner
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Charity Thrift Sale at ECHO (Feb. 11)

Discounted gently used merchandise is on sale at the Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO) on Parsons Avenue in Brandon. Proceeds benefit the food bank and clothes closet.

Charity Thrift Sale at ECHO (Feb. 11)
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Cold-Weather Shelters Opened Again (Feb. 11-12)

With temperatures forecast to drop into the upper 30s and lowers 40s, the cold-weather shelters in Hillsborough are set to open Feb. 11 and 12.

Cold-Weather Shelters Opened Again (Feb. 11-12)
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Rate This Business: Music Showcase of Brandon

Music Showcase is more than a music store. It's a place where people of all ages perform and master the arts through the Florida Academy of Performing Arts.

Rate This Business: Music Showcase of Brandon
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Authors' Museum Returns to Bell Shoals With 'Light in the Darkness'

The Authors' Museum at Bell Shoals Baptist Academy in Brandon returns for a second year with a focus on events such as the Holocaust and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Attendees are asked to bring new or slightly used shoes for the homeless.

Authors' Museum Returns to Bell Shoals With 'Light in the Darkness'